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BAHAMAS
+ Man charged with killing teenager
The man police believe is responsible for killing a teenager during a drive-by shooting made his first appearance before a magistrate yesterday afternoon.
http://www.thenassauguardian.net/national_local/44078904433333.php
+ 13-year-old son makes his mother's day
Verlyn Bain, Gale Sheryl Forbes, Karine Beckford and Charlene Fernander are all happy mothers today as they were big winners in The Nassau Guardian and Star 106.5 FM High 5's for Mothers promotion. According to the persons that entered their mother's names into the promotion, the winners were deserving of all they got and more.
http://www.thenassauguardian.net/social_community/338471413250718.php
BERMUDA
+ Gang, gun plague echoed in Cayman
After a four-year-old is shot in the head, island’s police warn BDA — speak out to stop a similar tragedy happening to you
http://www.bermudasun.org/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=46177
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
+ 2 locals graduate as lifeguards
Government through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour recently recognised Messrs Zacharri Stoutt and David Donovan, the first two local graduates from the Virgin Islands Lifeguard Programme with aquatic rescue standards for ocean lifeguards.
http://bvinews.com/2-locals-graduate-as-lifeguards/
+ Youth Affairs and Sports to host youth excursion to Anegada
The Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, as part of its Vigilant Seafarers/Service Programme, will host a youth excursion to Anegada from May 21 to 24.
http://bvinews.com/youth-affairs-and-sports-to-host-youth-excursion-to-anegada/
+ Warrant issued for young man “playing games” with the court
An open warrant was issued in the Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday for Kyle Frank, a young man facing firearm and ammunition charges.
http://bvinews.com/warrant-issued-for-young-man-playing-games-with-the-court/
+ Deputy premier urges youth to explore new career choices
Young people were encouraged to explore new horizons in their career choices because there are huge gaps in some employment sectors of the Territory that need to be filled, according to Minister of Health and Social Development, Hon. Dancia Penn-Sallah, QC.
http://bvinews.com/deputy-premier-urges-youth-to-explore-new-career-choices/
+ Students to visit local museums as part of Museum Week
Public and private school students will learn more about the Virgin Islands’ past, present and future when they tour four of the Territory’s museums during the observance of Museum Week from May 17 to 21 under the theme “Museums and Social Harmony”.
http://bvinews.com/students-to-visit-local-museums-as-part-of-museum-week/
+ Road diversion for Road Show Youth Forum on May 17
The Ministry of Communications and Works wishes to inform the motoring public that the section of Station Avenue from the Althea Scatliffe Primary School to the junction on Pickering Street between the Road Town Police Station and the Joseph Reynold O’Neal Botanic Gardens will be closed on Tuesday, 17 May from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30pm to facilitate the ICT Roadshow Youth Forum which will be held at the Multipurpose Sports Complex.
http://bvinews.com/road-diversion-for-road-show-youth-forum-on-may-17/
+ Solid waste helps to raise environmental awareness at St. George’s Secondary
Form 2G students of the St. Georges Secondary School view the waste education informational display board used to complement an environmental educational session with the Solid Waste Department.
http://bvinews.com/solid-waste-helps-to-raise-environmental-awareness-at-st-georges-secondary/
CAYMAN ISLANDS
+ Rotary Central holds a science affair
Students from schools throughout Grand Cayman took part in the Rotary Central’s Annual Science Fair at the Cayman International School at Camana Bay last weekend.
http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/05/14/Rotary-Central-holds-a-science-affair/
CUBA
+ US Students in Cuba: Free The Five
US students, who were granted scholarships in Cuba, are joining on Tuesday the claim by students from other countries in Camaguey province to demand the freedom of five Cuban antiterrorists that are imprisoned in the United States.
http://www.periodico26.cu/english/giants/solidarity/students-us051110.html
DOMINICA
+ Bus passenger recalls unpleasant experience
The young man, who prefers to remain anonymous, told Dominica News Online that he was flabbergasted at the treatment he received after getting off the passenger bus from Roseau to Canefield-a ride worth $2.50.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=9206
+ Baby teething necklaces mysteriously end up in teen girl’s bag – Court hears
An eighteen-year-old woman who pleaded guilty to stealing a number of baby teething necklaces from Pampers Plus store in Roseau maintained that she had no idea how the beads got into her bag.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=9253
+ Education and health workers to be more informed on HIV prevention strategies
Efforts to foster greater collaboration between the education and health sectors in gender responsive HIV prevention strategies will be top on the agenda during a roundtable discussion this week.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=9190
+ Australian Government to give scholarships and other aid to the region
More than $10 million worth of scholarships and fellowship programs over the next four years and contributions to sports in the region are two major commitments which the Australian Government will undertake in efforts to improve its relationship with the Caribbean.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=9075
+ Convent High School celebrates Career Day
The Convent High School observed Career Day on Thursday and is planning for a Family Fun Day on May 16.
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=9012
+ HIV/AIDS mortality rate decreases – report
A 2009 United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) report has indicated that in Dominica, 77 persons died from HIV/AIDS from 1997-2009, which the report indicates a decrease in the HIV-related mortality rate since 2005 as compared to previous years..
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=9437
+ “Police ought not to catch you spitting in the wrong place” – judge to young man
Margarvin Peters of Roseau, having plead guilty to attacking another young man with a cutlass, was warned by a High Court judge that the police should not find him spitting in the wrong place..
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=9348
+ DSC students to debate on distribution of condoms in schools
The Literary and Debating Society of the Dominica State College in collaboration with the HIV/AIDS Response Programme will today hold its first public debate on the topic “The free distribution of condoms in schools will curb the spread of HIV in Dominica.”
http://dominicanewsonline.com/?p=9310
+ 15-year-old sacrificed his life for a friend
Marlon was stabbed to death while trying to part a fight involving a friend, two weeks before his 16th birthday.http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/15-year-old-sacrificed-his-life-for-a-friend_7614925
JAMAICA
+ $1-million bail for student on murder charge
A 20 year-old student accused of fatally stabbing a six-months pregnant woman during a quarrel in Maroon Town on May 1 was offered bail in the sum of $1million when she appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrates Court on Monday.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/westernnews/1-million-bail-for-student-on-murder-charge_7604109
+ YOUNG MEN CONFESS: Why we like older women
WE often hear stories of older women's involvement with younger men, and while many persons condemn them, many of those involved aren't shy about singing the praises. And while the topic is not new, we often hear the women's side and rarely that of the young men.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/YOUNG-MEN-CONFESS-Why-we-like-older-women_7589068
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
+ ILO: Action on child labour slow
Amid growing concerns over the impact of the economic downturn, the International Labour Office (ILO) warned in a new study that efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labour are slowing down and called for a re-energised global campaign to end the practice.
http://newsday.co.tt/businessday/0,120693.html
+ PNM youths rally at the Savannah
Thousands of PNMites attended the PNM Youth rally which was staged in a carnival like atmosphere, yesterday at the Queen’s Park Savannah, against the backdrop of the controversial NAPA building and the hundreds of PTSC buses that were parked outside.
http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,120831.html
+ Young job seeker robbed and murdered
On April 26 last, 23-year-old Michelle Samaroo left her home at Peytonville, O’Meara Arima with $5,000 in search of employment on a cruise ship.
http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,120705.html
US VIRGIN ISLANDS
+ Man accused of kidnapping and raping 17-year-old
A 20-year-old man was charged with the rape of a minor after the victim told police he locked her in his bedroom and forced himself upon her, despite her resistance, court documents show.
http://virginislandsdailynews.com/obituaries/man-accused-of-kidnapping-and-raping-17-year-old-1.782472
+ Muller School Extends Library Hours for Community and Students
Student, families and the general community are advised that the Ulla Muller Elementary School Library Media Center now has extended hours beyond the normal school day offering access to information and resources. Effective May 3rd the school has been providing access to online resources, general collections and study areas at the campus.
http://stthomassource.com/content/community/schools/2010/05/12/muller-school-extends-library-hours-community-and-students
+ St. Thomas’ Hylton advances to U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships
Patrick Hylton, a former student at Antilles School raised on St. Thomas, raced in two events for Norman North High School of Oklahoma City in the two-day Central District Youth Rowing Championships last weekend in Oklahoma City.
http://virginislandsdailynews.com/sports/st-thomas-hylton-advances-to-u-s-rowing-youth-national-championships-1.790510
+ Literary Letters Win Honors for Students
Surrounded by books, two dozen parents and friends gathered to congratulate nine students for their success in the first Virgin Islands Letters About Literature contest.
http://stthomassource.com/content/news/local-news/2010/05/15/literary-letters-win-honors-students |
